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Klapperkiste

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German

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Etymology

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klappern (to clatter) +‎ Kiste, literally clatterbox

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈklapɐkɪstə/
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Noun

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Klapperkiste f (genitive Klapperkiste, plural Klapperkisten)

  1. (informal) rattletrap, banger (old, worn-out car)
    Synonyms: Schrottkiste, Schrottmühle

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